Lakers coach Phil Jackson expects center Andrew Bynum to participate in the team's workouts, probably in a 2-on-2 game with teammates, on Thursday.

"We anticipate he'll be playing multi-player games," Jackson said Wednesday night. "You know, two-on-two or something like that, so there's some traffic, but he's not ready for 5-on-5. And to be honest with you we won't have that type of practice (today). I'll probably ask a couple of guys come in (today)."

Bynum had been playing games at home during the team's seven-game road trip.

"We're hopeful that Andrew will be able to come back and play a game or two before the (regular) season is over," Jackson said.